11-12-2008 Board Summary
Board of Supervisors
Arthur S. Warren
Daniel A. Gecker
Dorothy Jaeckle
James M. Holland
Marleen K. Durfee
County Administrator
James J.L. Stegmaier
Summary of Actions Taken by the Board on November 12, 2008
3:00 P.M. SESSION
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S COMMENTS
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Mr. Stegmaier introduced the new Fire Chief, Mr. Edward “Loy” Senter, Jr.
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Mr. Will Davis was recognized for receiving the Virginia Economic Developers
Association’s 2008 Cardinal Award.
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Staff of the Budget and Management Department were recognized for receipt of the
Distinguished Budget Award.
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Mr. Stegmaier reported that the Business Satisfaction Survey is complete and the results
will be provided to the Board and that the Citizen Satisfaction Survey is currently being
performed by the University of Virginia. He stated community meetings are being
scheduled relative to the postal zip code changes.
DEFERRED ITEMS
Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. Lee Brazzell, Ms. Marilyn Breslow,
Mr. Jim Daniels, Dr. Judy P. Flythe, Ms. Tanya M. González, Ms.
Oneida Ireland, Mr. Rumy Mohta, Mr. Scott Rogers, Mr. Juan
Santacoloma, Dr. Muhammad Sahli, Mr. Immanuel R. Sutherland, and
Ms. Elizabeth Wood to serve on the Multi-Cultural Advisory
Commission.
APPOINTMENTS
Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. Jonathan Jackson to serve on the
Richmond Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Citizen Transportation
Advisory Committee.
Approved Nomination/appointment of Mr. Roland F. Jordan to serve on the Board
of Building Code Appeals.
STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION
Approved Streetlight installation in the Dale District as follows: at the intersection of
Conifer Road and Old Hopkins Road.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Treavor Sapp, General Services Department,
Fleet Management Division, upon his retirement.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Lieutenant Colonel Jesse J. Mayes, for his historic
accomplishment as an African-American member of the Chesterfield
County Board of Supervisors.
Adopted Resolution recognizing the Providence Golf Course on its outstanding
accomplishments.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mrs. Dorothy Florence Harrison Ream Syler on her
one hundredth birthday.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Battalion Chief Robert P. Avsec, Fire and
Emergency Medical Services Department, upon his retirement.
Approved Revisions to School Board FY2009 Grant Fund appropriations.
Approved Initiation of an application for a Conditional Use to permit a special events
business incidental to a dwelling unit.
Approved Amendment to October 8, 2008 Board minutes.
Approved Request to Department of Corrections to hold public hearing on proposed
lease of property in the Bermuda District for a Probation and Parole Office.
Approved Proposal from Metropolitan Richmond Sports Backers to create a
Chesterfield County Sports tourism and sports related special events
development plan.
Approved State road acceptance in Bayhill Pointe Sections 17 and 18, The Woods at
Summerford Sections D and E, and Winterfield Station Section 2.
Approved Increase the membership of the Multi-Cultural Advisory Commission from
eleven to twelve members.
Approved Request for permission from Bruce X. Hoang for proposed landscaping to
encroach within a 16-foot drainage easement across Lot 28, Berkley
Village, Section A at Charter Colony.
Approved Award of construction contract for groundwater treatment and soils
handling facilities at Falling Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Deferred to An addendum to the sales contract for the acquisition of a parcel of land on
November 19, the Appomattox River.
2008.
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Approved Conveyance of an easement to Verizon Virginia Incorporated for
underground cable across county property for the U.S. Route 1 and 301
Turnlane Improvement Project.
Approved Acceptance of a parcel of land along Midlothian Turnpike from Daniel S.
Watkins.
Approved Acceptance of a parcel of land along Midlothian Turnpike from Watkins
Land, LLC.
Approved Acceptance of 4 parcels of land for Watkins Centre Parkway from Gray
Land and Development Company, LLC.
Approved Acceptance of a parcel of land for Port Walthall Court from Roslyn Farm
Corporation.
Approved Acceptance of 2 parcels of land along Chalkley Road and Iron Bridge Road
from Richard M. Allen Revocable Living Trust.
Approved Set December 17, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. for a public hearing for the Board to
consider the tax exemption request from The Eppington Foundation.
Approved Set December 17, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. for a public hearing for the Board to
consider the tax exemption request from Senior Living Choices,
Incorporated.
Approved Set December 17, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. for a public hearing for the Board to
consider the tax exemption request from Substance Abuse Free
Environment, Incorporated.
Approved Set December 17, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. for a public hearing for the Board to
consider the tax exemption request from Old Dominion Emergency Medical
Services Alliance.
REPORTS
Accepted
A report on Developer Water and Sewer Contracts and a report on Status of
General Fund Balance, Reserve for Future Capital Projects, District
Improvement Funds and Lease Purchases.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Mr. Dick Page addressed the Board relating to the development of the Central Virginia
Transportation Authority and requested the Board not join the Authority.
Mr. George Beadles addressed the Board relating to the improvements in the Public Meeting
Room and recommended more improvements be made.
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6:30 P.M. SESSION
Reverend Cynthia Corley, Trinity United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
The Trinity United Methodist Choir performed the National Anthem.
Eagle Scout Stacy Stevenson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America.
RESOLUTIONS
Adopted Resolution recognizing Ms. Shannon Stith on her selection as a
participant in the 2008 Macy’s Great American Marching Band.
Adopted Resolution recognizing Mr. Stacy Stevenson, Troop 806, upon attaining
the rank of Eagle Scout.
CITIZEN COMMENT PERIOD
Ms. Brenda Stewart addressed the Board relative to the Schools’ budget.
Ms. Judy Stoneman addressed the Board relative to the Schools’ budget and the necessity to
reduce the spending in the school system.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Deferred to Public hearing to consider amending County Code Section 15-196
December 17, relating to rates for Taxi Services.
2008
Approved The abandonment of a portion of North Enon Church Road, State Route
746, including any remnant public road corridor extending beyond the end
of State Route 746 to and including the landing on the James River that
previously served Woodson Ferry.
Approved The abandonment of a portion of Ridgedale Parkway, State Route 3259.
Approved An ordinance to vacate a portion of a 16-foot drainage easement across
Lot 22, Westerleigh, Section 1.
Approved An ordinance to vacate a portion of a 40-foot unimproved right of way
known as Snead Street within Plan of Chester Subdivision.
Approved The quitclaim of excess right of way adjacent to Port Walthall Court, a
portion of a 20-foot storm water management system/best management
practice access easement and a 60-foot temporary turnaround easement.
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The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. until November 19, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. for the next regularly
scheduled meeting in the Public Meeting Room.
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